Lesson Plan
Empathy in Action
Provide K-12 teachers with hands-on strategies to cultivate empathy in their classrooms through interactive activities and actionable takeaways.
Empathy strengthens student-teacher relationships, fosters inclusive environments, and enhances social-emotional learning, leading to improved engagement and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Workshop Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Empathy Icebreaker
15 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Framework Presentation
15 minutes
Step 4
Case Study Discussion
20 minutes
Step 5
Inclusive Environment Poster Design
15 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Action Planning
10 minutes
Step 7
Wrap-Up & Feedback
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Empathy in Action
Session Objectives
What Is Empathy?
Why Empathy Matters
The Empathy Framework
Strategy 1: Perspective-Taking
Strategy 2: Active Listening
Strategy 3: Emotion Labeling
Icebreaker: Empathy Scenario Cards
Case Study Reflection
Reflection & Action Planning
Thank You & Feedback
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
